Can you use a twin needle on an industrial sewing machine?

The answer is YES, if your sewing machine can sew both a straight stitch AND a zig-zag stitch.

What is a double needle sewing machine used for?

A twin needle or double needle is used to produce two rows of parallel stitches on top with zig-zag looking interlocked stitches underneath. In woven fabrics, it is purely decorative but in stretch fabrics, it creates an attractive hem that will not break when stretched.

Is an industrial sewing machine better?

They offer higher quality stitching As they’ve been created for pros, industrial machines offer near perfect stitch quality which would be hard to beat with a regular domestic machine.

Can you use a twin needle with a walking foot?

When twin needle quilting the walking foot gives us the added benefit of reducing the amount of stress on the twin needle. The weight of the quilt can pull on the twin needle as we sew causing one or both needles to bend.

Can you use a double needle with a walking foot?

Why does my double needle keep breaking?

Make sure you install the twin needle properly. – Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver. 4. Also make sure the upper thread path is correct before you start to sew.

What is the difference between heavy duty and industrial sewing machine?

Industrial machines are designed for a more heavy-duty workload; being able to run for longer hours and deal with more intense projects than a domestic machine. If you are serious about your sewing projects and will be needing to use your sewing machine constantly, you’d be better suited to an industrial model.

How long do industrial sewing machines last?

In general, sewing machines are known to last well over five years and sometimes as long as 25 years. However, the conditions that the sewing machine is exposed to will make a huge difference in its lifespan.